HP Deskjet 6127 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 170)

internet connections
Ethernet networks may or may not be connected to the Internet.
If you place the printer on an ethernet connected to the Internet, it is recommended
that you use a gateway so that the printer's IP address is assigned through DHCP .
A gateway can either be a router or computer.
examples of ethernet networks
These are some common ethernet network configurations:
shared internet connection with a router acting as a gateway
In this example, a router manages the network connections and acts as a gateway
between the network and the Internet.
shared internet connection with a computer acting as a gateway
In this example, the network devices are connected to a hub . A computer on the
network acts as the gateway between the network and the Internet.
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